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Vietnamese Vice President meets with Latvian President

 Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh applauded recent strides in the Vietnam – Latvia traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation, especially in economy-trade, while meeting with Latvian President Raimonds Vejonis in Riga on October 20.

Exhibition “Empathy Architecture” in Hanoi

Following the architectural exhibition “Human • Architecture • Co-creation”, nanoco gallery holds another architectural exhibition by the V-Architecture company with the topic “Empathy Architecture”.

Hanoi enhances cooperation with Argentina

Vice Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Dao Duc Toan on October 19 hosted a reception for Argentine Ambassador to Vietnam Juan Carlos Valle Raleigh ahead of his upcoming visit to several Latin American countries. 

Life in fishing village on stage in Phan Thiet

 A theatre called Lang Chai (Fishing Village) was opened recently in Phan Thiet, creating a space where tourists can witness see unique art performances.

VN footballers lose 0-5 to SKorea at AFC U19

 Viet Nam suffered their second loss at the AFC U19 Women’s Football Championship yesterday in Nanjing, China.

Phu Quoc Island drowning in rubbish

Phu Quoc Island in the southern province of Kien Giang – among the most popular tourist destinations in Viet Nam – is being threatened by environmental pollution caused by rubbish dumps, 

Thu loses at junior badminton tourney

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vu Thi Anh Thu was defeated 13-21, 9-21 by Aurum Oktavia of Indonesia in the women’s singles category at the Badminton World Federation Junior Championships yesterday. 

Pa Khoang Lake - an interesting destination in Dien Bien

Pa Khoang Lake spans 2,400 hectares within the Pa Khoang tourism site in Muong Phang commune in the northwestern province of Dien Bien.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 20/10

 Building material market remains stable, JICA wants to accelerate disbursement, Japanese businesses pour capital into Vietnam’s electronics industry, Shrimp exports to EU rebound, HCM City to help SMEs, start-ups

Sowing-machine inventor still waiting for patents

As the inventor of many agricultural machines used widely in Vietnam, Pham Van Hat still cannot obtain patents.

VAMC takes serious measures to collect debt

VietNamNet Bridge - The Vietnam Asset Management Company (VAMC) has begun using its right to seize mortgaged assets given to it by Resolution 42 on settling bad debts. 

Social News 20/10

 Court hears appeal on VN Pharma’s cancer drug trial, Cham people in Ninh Thuan celebrate Kate festival, HCMC NA deputies proposes to solve difficulties for first metro line, HCMC finds out street flooding reason during mega pump operation

Green infrastructure: Solution to many urban problems

VietNamNet Bridge - In Vietnam, some cities and provinces are thinking of developing green infrastructure, including Can Tho.

The psychological effects of studying overseas

VietNamNet Bridge - Even though many Vietnamese are psychologically prepared before studying abroad, many students still have problems during their stay and after their return to Vietnam.

Stand-Up Comedy with JoJo Smith in Hanoi, HCM City

VietNamNet Bridge – Well-known British comic JoJo Smith will perform at Game On Saigon, 115 Ho Tung Mau, Ho Chi Minh City on October 25 and at Standing Bar, 170 Tran Vu, Hanoi on October 26.

Special concerts with Violinist Bui Cong Duy in Hanoi this October

VietNamNet Bridge - The world-famous Vietnamese violinist Bui Cong Duy will perform four concertos for violin at two concerts on the night of October 25 and 26 at the Hanoi Opera House.

Vietnam rice exporters should focus on Asian markets

 Vietnam should put a special focus on traditional rice importers in Asia to ensure the country’s rice trade stability in the long run, said Huynh Minh Hue, secretary general of the Vietnam Food Association.

Teacher collects and discards risky needles

 VietNamNet Bridge – The rain was coming down harder and harder, but Gao kept moving around Bao Loc Lake in the central Highlands province of Lam Dong, picking up needles left by drug users. 

Hanoi honours 10 outstanding young people

 The Hanoi municipal chapter of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCMCYU) honoured 10 outstanding young people for their contributions during 2012-2017 at its 15th Congress held in the capital city from October 18-20. 

Abnormal weather a key reason behind suspension of competitive power market

 The Ministry of Industry and Trade has explained it suspended the competitive electricity generation market from October 1 due to abnormal weather that has made power supply unpredictable, coupled with unforeseen electricity supply and demand.